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Boston Gourmet Lunch Cruise

Boston, MA

From: $122

Item #: CRU-BOS-0012

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Embark on a most elegant afternoon on the water aboard the luxurious Odyssey for a Boston Gourmet Lunch Cruise in the good company of family, friends or your special someone!

Add some dazzle to your day with a delicious meal, private seating, breathtaking city views, and grand entertainment on this two-hour scenic Boston Harbor cruise
Enjoy an elegant, three-course meal featuring an a la carte selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts
Delight in on-board live and DJ entertainment, dancing, or relaxing with cocktails on the ship's rooftop lounge
As one of the most unique things to do in Boston, this cruise is perfect for both locals and visitors alike!

From: $122

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Overview

Embark on a most elegant afternoon on the water aboard the luxurious Odyssey for a Boston Gourmet Lunch Cruise in the good company of family, friends or your special someone!

Add some dazzle to your day with a delicious meal, private seating, breathtaking city views, and grand entertainment on this two-hour scenic Boston Harbor cruise
Enjoy an elegant, three-course meal featuring an a la carte selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts
Delight in on-board live and DJ entertainment, dancing, or relaxing with cocktails on the ship's rooftop lounge
As one of the most unique things to do in Boston, this cruise is perfect for both locals and visitors alike!

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If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

June - November:
Saturdays - 1:00 PM
*Rates do not apply for holidays, Valentine's day weekend and specialty cruises

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Important Details

Essential Information

Coffee, tea and iced tea are complimentary
Additional beverages may be purchased on board: juice, soda, mixed drinks, fine liqueurs, specialty waters, champagne and wine
Rates are inclusive of taxes and fees.

Duration

The cruise lasts approximately 2 hours. Boarding begins 60 minutes before cruise departure.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

The cruise ship can accommodate up to 500 people.

Spectators

Only those on board will be able to enjoy this experience.

Weather Dependent

This experience takes place indoors and will not be affected by weather conditions.

What To Wear

We recommend casually stylish attire such as nice pants or jeans, polos, button-down shirts, and sundresses or skirts. Although allowed, we strongly discourage t-shirts, casual jeans, shorts, and sneakers.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. In those jurisdictions where it is required, all guests over the age of 18 are required to provide their full name and email address prior to boarding the vessels. Guests who self-report they are experiencing any symptoms indicative of COVID-19 will not be permitted to board our partner's vessel. All guests ages 3 and older are required to wear face coverings at all times while on board our vessels, except while dining, unless exempted by the local health authority. Our partners request that each guest face mask fully cover an individual’s nose and mouth and allow the guest to remain hands-free. They also require that the mask fit snugly against the side of the face, be secured with ties or ear loops, and be made of breathable material. Guests who do not have a face mask will not be permitted to board the vessel. If you have travelled internationally in the last 14 days, the CDC advises that you should stay at home and avoid contact with others. Additionally in those jurisdictions where it is required, guests will undergo temperature screening prior to boarding. Based on guidance from health authorities, anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 F or above will not be allowed entry; those in their party will not be allowed entry either. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

What type of food is served?

This cruise features a plated lunch menu prepared on board by the executive chefs and their galley staffs. With advance notice, special meals for guests with allergies can be arranged.

Plated Lunch Menu
*subject to change
First Course: Tasting Duo - Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad and Whipped Goat Cheese
Main Course: Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet, Maple & Mustard Glazed Chicken Breast, Braised Beef Short Rib, Greek Zucchini Fritters
Desserts: Duo of Sorbet, Granny Smith Apple Parfait, Chocolate Decadent Cake, Odyssey Signature Warm Butter Cake

What kind of entertainment is on board?

Odyssey offers live entertainment for boarding and food service paired with an entertaining DJ that will get everyone up and dancing after their meal.

What is the cruise route?

Departing from Rowes Wharf, this ship cruises along Historic Boston Harbor from Castle Island to George's Island, then east to the Boston Light on Little Brewster Island, and back north to Charlestown Naval Yard before returning to the Wharf.

What is the dress attire?

Jackets are recommended for men and cocktail attire for women. It's requested that no jeans, tank tops, halter tops, gym shoes or flip flops are worn on the cruise.

Are there any age restrictions?

There are no age requirements for this cruise. Please note, children under 2 can board for free. Please notify Virgin Experience Gifts at the time of booking if you will have additional guests under the age of 2 so seating can be planned accordingly.

Is the ship wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the main boarding deck is wheelchair accessible and the crew is available for assistance. Please include a note at the time of booking regarding any assistance requests.

How will my group be seated? Will we all be together.

Tables seat between 2 - 10 people. If your party requires more than one table, the staff on board will ensure they are located next to each other.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final and no rescheduling or cancellations will be allowed.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 14 reviews.

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Cristiano was pleasant, accommodating and friendly.

— MARY D | May 17, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hey Mary! That's wonderful to hear, I'll be sure to pass your praise along, our partners will be so excited! Thanks for leaving a great review. Cheers, Jake.

We showed up right as they were boarding...sat immediately and then immediately served. This was great because we were then able to go to the top deck before dessert was served! Amazing time! Cannot wait to do it again!

— Aubrey M | Oct 21, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Aubrey! Hooray! It sounds like your Boston Gourmet Lunch Cruise was a really splash hit! We are so happy that your experience ran smoothly and efficiently - our partners are truly spectacular! It sounds like you had a great time taking in the views and enjoying your time on the water. We can't wait to get you out on an adventure soon! Best, Sophia

Great weather, food and experience!!

— Monique M | Sep 09, 2019

Very nice day out. I give the Odyssey 5 stars as the service was impressive; no complaints on the food; and very yummy specialty drinks.

— Margie W | Aug 29, 2016

I just want to say thank you for an awesome experience! My husband and I arrived late because traffic was never-ending that day for us. Thank you for calling me and checking up because had you not done that, we would have missed our experience with odyssey! Customer service was great! Food was great! The whole experience was just wonderful! Will highly recommend anyone to book with Cloud 9 Living! Thank you again!

— Amarilys G | Aug 29, 2016

We had a fabulous time on our Boston Gourmet Lunch Cruise! The staff on the boat was so friendly and professional. The food was delicious! Booking this experience through Cloud 9 Living was so easy. I would absolutely do this again! Thank you so much for making our wedding anniversary so special!

— Maureen R | Aug 07, 2016

This was our first time using Cloud 9 Living and going on a lunch cruise. It was very fun, certainly recommend it to anyone.

— Alexandria S | May 20, 2015

This was a replacement for the Lighthouse cruise no longer offered. Based on itself it was an awesome time. Our wait staff was awesome and very helpful during the whole experience.

— Douglas W | Oct 14, 2014

Lovely experience. The staff from beginning to end could not have been nicer! It was fun to see Boston from a different perspective. Complementary champagne upon arriving at our table, then a nice buffet. We were treated to cake & more champagne because we were celebrating a wedding annivesary. If you want to try a mini cruise experience...this is it!

— Richard S | Aug 19, 2014

My wife and I enjoyed the gourmet luncheon cruise aboard ODYSSEY on Aug 1. Our server, Bryan , was outstanding. Since this was our first visit, he explained the luncheon and the layout of the vessel in great detail. He was very professional and polite. A highlight for both of us wwas the very fine musician who sang and played guitar at the perfect volume for dining. His voice and his song selections were perfect. The harbor cruise was enjoyable and we will recommend to our family and friends. Thanks.

— Walter H | Aug 03, 2014

Beca and Tyler were superb. We had a great time on the Odyssey and they catered to our every need. Very friendly and helpful and a highly recommendable experience. Thanks you to Cloud 9 and the staff of the Odyssey. -Rose and Brian

— Rosaleen W | Jul 29, 2014

I did not book this trip it was a gift. It was a gorgeous day weather wise and that added to the great experience we had. It was very well organized from the beginning to the end. The food was great and our waiter Michael was terrific. We would love to do this again and would recommend this trip to others. I told my daughter in law that the trip was a great gift.

— Lenora S | Sep 18, 2013

My wife and I enjoyed the experience. Personnel were polite, helpful and efficient. The food was great. We had a perfect time.

— Norman L | Sep 25, 2012

Was extremely disappointed with folks over at Rose Wharf. It seems that we were scheduled to be on the Spirit but the direction had go to Rose Wharf where the customer service girl was extremely obnoxious. Oh she finnally said, didn't you call the number listed. We said no because we didn't have any questions. Then we had to walk 20 minutes farther down the water front to board the Spirit. Once we were on the Spirit and were served by our server Sara, all was well. She made us feel very welcomed as did all the crew.

— Paul B | Aug 12, 2012

Boston Gourmet Lunch Cruise